Saturday, September 18, 2010

I was at Glutch-O-Rama, a street fair in NE neighborhood near broadway. I saw a very exciting kids parade, some goats and tasted a delicous sandwich. I didn't sell anything, but I was able to work on the vendor fair luggage tags. Sitting in the sun and sewing. No complaints!

I had the honor of trading with a fellow artist - Megan Hooker. She took an old beautiful calendar that I couldn't bear to get rid of and turned it into beautiful cards and envelops. I made her a custom camera case in exchange. Here are some pics.

This month I've had the opportunity to work with Uliko and Daewon to create promo items for the 2010 materials vendor show. I created the items in exchange for some old leather that Daewon had in storage. It was a lot of work and I'll need more than a week to knock out 39 pieces again. Enjoy the pictures!

Monday, August 30, 2010

The Alberta street fair was the 21st of August. I shared a booth with Attic Journals and Miguel helped set up and take down the booth. It was a huge help! The day was pretty successful. I sold 9 items, which is a record for me! They were the smaller card holders, but lots of them. Attic Journals did well too. I'm done with shows for a little while now. I want to get ready for the holiday fairs and back into more stores. I'm no longer in Jet and exit 21 closed this weekend. I need to get back into some consignment retail.

Here are some photos of the Mississippi Street Fair. The sales were good and I got the chance to share a booth with a good friend Michelle Sanders of Attic Books. We are going to be sharing again on the Alberta Street fair in 3 weeks!

Friday, July 9, 2010

I am showing this Saturday at the Mississippi Street Fair. It was a bit of a fluke. I was just going to be able to put something outside a friend's residence. One of my friends, who make reclaimed journals ended up double booked. I am running her booth and putting mine in the mix. I have crossed fingers that this will be worth the over 12 hour day that I will put in. If nothing else, this "hobby" keeps me honest and grateful to have a daytime job. Here is a lovely graphic to inspire all the Portlanders to come to Mississippi Street Fair. Wish me luck!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

I had sold the Mark in black, but in following up the wallet was too small to fit all his cards, Joey from Brooklyn. He send the wallet back and I made him a Scott in Black on Black. I think I did good. Joey's review, "I ended up exchanging this for a slightly larger wallet (The Scott) and the seller was incredibly nice and helpful about it. The wallet is absolutely beautiful and well made. Highly recommended."
Aww. I love a good review. I love that one of my wallets found a good home!

Here is a shot of my table on Alberta from last thursday. I sold four items, which is double my etsy sales. March forth marching band on stilts and a sun break from the soggy spring. It was a good evening.